By fighting climate change, small islands discover wealth in the ocean

We are experiencing a dangerous decline in nature: One million species are threatened with extinction, soils are turning infertile and water sources are drying up. (www.decadeonrestoration.org)

But there are glimmers of hope: So-called Small Island Developing States are among the most impacted by the climate crisis. The countries of St. Lucia, Comoros and Vanuatu are teaming up and turning a threat into a fresh start. They call themselves Big Ocean States.

The Small Islands Developing States Ecosystem Restoration Flagship has been recognized as a World Restoration Flagship under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

These initiatives represent Earth’s frontiers of hope, as countries agreed to a new Global Biodiversity Framework. Under the agreement, countries promise to protect 30% of the planet’s lands and seas, and bringing back 20% from degradation.

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Learn more:
• UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/
• Facts about the nature crisis: https://www.unep.org/facts-about-natu...
• The first ten UN World Restoration Flagships: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories...
• The Global Biodiversity Framework: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories...